The Art Reference Library at The Dayton Art Institute has received an LSTA
Automation Grant to convert its paper card catalog to an online system. The
project requires a Cataloger to perform both copy and original cataloging of
materials not handled by the retrospective conversion vendor as well as
cataloging a backlog of 500 volumes. This is an 11-month position, beginning
November 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2006. Work schedule is 32
hours/week. Salary is competitive.
Responsibilities include: Cataloging library materials needing complete
descriptive cataloging and/or assignment of Library of Congress Subject
Headings; Classifying library materials needing complete Dewey Decimal
Classification System call numbers; Creating OCLC records for cataloged
items; Creating item records in the online catalog and linking bar codes to
created records; Performing other technical services tasks as needed to
complete the automation project.
Qualifications required: Masters degree in Library/Information Science;
Experience using Dewey Decimal Classification System and Library of Congress
Subject Headings; Experience using OCLC Connexion; Experience doing original
cataloging using AACR2 and MARC formats; Experience with an online library
system; Ability to prioritize and organize work; Ability to work
independently
Qualifications desirable: Some knowledge of foreign languages; Experience
with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. library system
Send resume and cover letter by August 31, 2005 to:
Human Resources Department
The Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park North
Dayton, OH 45405-4700
Phone: 937-223-5277
Fax: 937-223-3140
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Ellen Rohmiller, Chief Librarian
The Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park N
Dayton OH 45405-4700
Phone: 937-223-5277, ext. 350
FAX: 937-223-3140
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